Curated OER
Tennis Shoe Art
Students decorate a pair of tennis shoes. In this art lesson, students use paint to decorate a pair of tennis shoes. Students may also use fabric pens.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Sexting Craze Increasing Among Children
In this English activity, students read "Sexting Craze Increasing Among Children," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: New Zealand Signs Historic Maori Land Deal
In this English worksheet, students read "New Zealand Signs Historic Maori Land Deal," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Tests Show Diana Driver Was Drunk
In this English activity, students read "Tests Show Diana Driver Was Drunk," and then respond to 1 interview, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Kofi Annan - Israel Attack Kills 4 UN Officials
In this English worksheet, students read "Kofi Annan - Israel Attack Kills 4 UN Officials," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: 50,000 Dead - US Token Aid
In this English learning exercise, students read "50,000 Dead - US Token Aid," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Word Bank; Theater
Students are given a word bank relating to theater. In this word bank lesson, students are introduced to a list of words and their definitions. Students then build their vocabulary regarding theatrical concepts.
Curated OER
Teaching the Subjects You Never Liked
Having to teach your least favorite subjects isn't always fun, but can be a learning experience for both teacher and student.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "On Tragedy" by Aristotle
In this chapter from "Poetics", Aristotle seeks to define "tragedy" as it relates to literature and human emotion. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site offers links to paired texts, questions and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Comedy & Tragedy: What Can We Learn From Tragedy?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What can we learn from tragedy?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration...
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Tragedy
This is a glossary entry for the term "Tragedy" including Aristotelian definition of tragedy and the definition of a tragic hero.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Tragedies Are Alluring
The story goes something like this: A royal, rich, or righteous individual makes a mistake that sends his or her life spiraling into ruin. It's the classic story arc for a Greek tragedy, and we love it so much that we continue to use it...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Tragedies
From Hamlet's melancholy to Juliet's eloquence; and from Othello's misunderstanding to Doctor Faustus's damnation, discover the richness of Shakespearean and Renaissance tragedies.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Comedies, Histories & Tragedies [Pdf]
This is a PDF version of the First Folio edition of William Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies from the Folger Shakespeare Library. Complete with bibliographical information and advanced features. In this edition, some...
Other
In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam
Read excerpts from Robert McNamara's book "In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam", in his words, "the book I was never supposed to write".
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" Study Guide [Pdf]
Reading guide to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief biography of Shakespeare, an introduction to the text, a preview of vocabulary,...
Other
Brentville District High School: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act Iv [Pdf]
The teacher edition of a textbook chapter on Act 4 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Students will analyze the plot, make and verify predictions, and analyze characters. Includes explanations of vocabulary with accompanying text from the...
Other
Wenatchee High School: Study Guide for Act Iii of the Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Students are presented with three pages of quotations from Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and are asked to identify the speaker, scene, line number, meaning, and significance of each quotation. These are followed by two pages of...
Other
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Paraphrase [Pdf]
The complete text of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar accompanied by a paraphrased version in modern English.
Curated OER
Study Guide for the Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare [Pdf]
A well-written study guide for The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Includes a profile of William Shakespeare and background information about the play and its historical context. There are synopses of each act, discussions of literary devices,...
Other
Wenatchee High School: Act Ii Study Guide for the Tragedy of Julius Caesar [Pdf]
Students are presented with three pages of quotations from Act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and are asked to identify the speaker, scene, line number, and meaning of each quotation. These are followed by twenty study questions for...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpt From the Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Act Iii, Scenes I, Ii
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from the Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Act III, Scenes I, II" by William Shakespeare, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be...
CommonLit
Common Lit: On Tragedy
A learning module that begins with "On Tragedy" by Aristotle, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tragedy & Hope: Stories of Painkiller Addiction Collection
Tragedy & Hope is a PBS series that delves into the drug abuse crisis that has crippled all areas of the population. The series is intended for school staff and for anyone who works with young people. Lessons and activities are part...